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Re: Bad day
Hi @catwoman I totally understand about your depression. I have two knackered hips and these have it me down more than anything else. I don't have a life anymore, I have four adorable grandchildren a…2 -
Re: Pain medication
Hi @lau76 and welcome to the online community, How frustrating not to feel heard by your consultant. You don’t say how long you’ve been on your current medication, but sometimes it takes a while to f…1 -
Re: Leg giving way and Pain
@Wonderwoman89 Pain in your groin is a classic symptom of problems with your hip, but as John suggests it would be a very good idea to get your GP to arrange an x-ray. In fact, insist!2 -
Re: Leg giving way and Pain
Hi @Wonderwoman89 without a full diagnosis by x-ray or scan you will never know because of referred pain throughout the entire leg. You should speak to your doctor to arrange an x-ray, hope you can m…1 -
Re: Leg giving way and Pain
Hi @Wonderwoman89 Your symptoms sound similar to mine, I often wondered if it was my knee. Turns out it was arthritis in my back and hips, my right side hip is bone on bone and I'm on the waiting lis…1 -
Re: Hip replacement v groin pain
I know @Trish9556 I have thingys everywhere!!!😳 I'm really glad think they might help you I really hope they do😊 Love Toni x1 -
Re: Newly diagnosed with Psoriatic arthritis anxious about starting treatment
Hi @gemma123 Sorry to hear your recent diagnosis. Methotrexate or MTX is a really good medication, but yes some people (not all) do suffer with side effects. Timing can help - taking it at night/even…1 -
Re: Hello / Osteophytes / surgery
hi @mra1984 I have had a keyhole foraminotomy on my C6/7 in March this year which is done from the back of the neck because I couldn't have an ACDF which goes through the front. Both decompress nerve…1 -
Re: Hip replacement v groin pain
hi @Terrydan I find turning by doing lots of little baby steps instead of turning my body helps. I don't stand up for any length of time, I can't so anything that involves standing up does when I'm r…1 -
Re: Cervical stenosis/ radiculopathy advice
I think you would be better seeing a good neurosurgeon to organise the CT and MRI scans to diagnose you properly. They would also want you to undergo carpel tunnel test before sling any decision. Min…1
